Click here to read the February-March 2022 issue of Aycliffe Business.

By Paul Blythe A round-up of this week’s football from Newton Aycliffe Junior Section… Under 10’s Whites – Secured a win against Leam Rangers. Aycliffe battled hard, challenging for every ball, and giving the opposition no time to play football. Aycliffe got the win with two well taken goals by Jack. A spirited second half...

The Leader of Durham County Council has issued a statement responding to the situation in Ukraine. Cllr Amanda Hopgood said: “We share the horror and sadness felt by people around the world at the situation in Ukraine and our thoughts are very much with those who live there, as well as their family members and friends in different...

Tutors have been given a tantalising glimpse of the technology heading towards their college that will transform the way the next generation of students learn and work. Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark were taken on a tour of Cobots Online, the Aycliffe-based robotics specialists helping...

By Paul Dalton Hackworth parkrun will be celebrating its ninth birthday on March 12. The free weekly run, which started back in 2013, will be hitting its 376th outing on that day and since it began it has played host to over three thousand individual runners who have between them clocked up an impressive total of 92,000km Like all...

Residents in County Durham and Darlington will be able to ask questions about police recruitment and deployment at the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) next accountability meeting later this month. Accountability meetings - where the PCC holds the Chief Constable and the police force to account for policing in the area - enable the...

Seventy business leaders gathered for an inspirational networking event with a difference on Aycliffe Business Park. Aycliffe Business Park Community’s news and networking event in February attracted delegates from several of Aycliffe’s biggest employers, including Gestamp, 3M, Ebac, Stiller, Formula Plastics, Husqvarna and Collins...

Durham County Council is redoubling its efforts to protect, maintain and expand its tree cover. The local authority is adding extra resources to its tree and specialist arborist teams to help maintain the county’s trees and ensure they remain healthy and preserved. Measures include doubling the current numbers of professional arborists as...

Durham County Council has received national recognition for its work to tackle littering and promote positive behaviours. The local authority achieved success at the Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards, winning Litter Initiative of the Year for its efforts to use education to help tackle the issue. It follows the development of an e-learning...

There are now only three category sponsorships available for the 2022 Make Your Mark awards. Local firms are encouraged to get in touch and join the likes of Husqvarna, Gestamp and the developers of Forrest Park as sponsors of the event. The glamorous awards ceremony will be held at the 17th century, listed Redworth Hall Hotel on Friday, May...